Big Roads, Big Changes

Posted by Nick in News on September 17th, 2012 – Comments Off on Big Roads, Big Changes

Three separate projects in mid-outer Portland are shaping up to lead the change in how we view our big roads. These are all in the early stage of development, and offer great opportunities to rally for bold change before complacency and convenience takes hold of the planning processes.

2013 could be the year we take back our streets one lane at a time, but it’s not going to be easy. Road diets are commonly faced with opposition from local residents during the planning stage, only to be turned to satisfaction and appreciation of the treatments after they are installed. Advocates and supporters of livable streets will need to show up and be heard if these are going to overcome the scepticism.

PBOT will present some alternatives for making SE Division between 60th and 82nd safer for pedestrians, bikes, and autos. One option is what is called a “road diet”. This option would involve repainting the street with three lanes (one each direction and a left turn lane), bike lanes on each side and possibly bus turn outs. With this option pedestrian islands would be possible at crosswalks (68th and at least one new crosswalk at 64th).

NE/SE 82nd Ave

Why – Central Northeast Neighbors is hosting a walking tour of existing conditions and future considerations for the NE 82ndAvenue of Roses. The Bureau of Planning and SustainabilityNE District Planner will work with us along with other experts in the field to present current information. We will discuss opportunities and constraints around land use, transportation, zoning and livability of key sites along NE 82nd.

82nd Avenue Transportation Workshop
Date – September 24 at 7:00 PM
Where – Montavilla Methodist Church – 232 SE 80th.
Why – To learn about the process needed to transfer jurisdiction of 82nd Avenue from ODOT to the City of Portland. Sponsored by the Montavilla Neighborhood Association and the 82nd Avenue Business Association. Panel will include Tom Miller, Portland’s Director of Transportation, State Senator Jackie Dingfelder, and Shelli Romero of ODOT.

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